Medicated Acne Soap Bar
A bar soap with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide for acne-prone skin, with a water-soluble base and added medicaments. It falls under tariff item 3401.19.00 as 'other' soap bars with medicaments, as explicitly allowed by chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is in liquid or cream form for washing skin
Liquid or cream soap preparations for skin washing are classified under 3401.30.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Disclose the active ingredients (e.g
• salicylic acid) to CBSA, as they may be regulated as drugs or cosmetics
• Verify the soap is water-soluble and in bar form
• Ensure compliance with Canadian health product regulations if the soap claims therapeutic benefits
Related Products under Tariff item 3401.19.00
Antibacterial Hand Soap Bar
A solid bar soap containing antibacterial agents such as triclosan, designed for hand washing. It is water-soluble and falls under tariff item 3401.19.00 as 'other' soap in bar form, not containing abrasive powders in non-bar shapes.
Baby Laundry Soap Bar
A hypoallergenic soap bar for washing baby clothes, free of dyes and perfumes. It is water-soluble and classified under tariff item 3401.19.00 as 'other' non-toilet laundry soap in bar form.
Carbolic Soap Bar
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Facial Cleansing Soap Bar
A gentle bar soap for face washing with oatmeal or clay, marketed for facial care rather than general toilet use. It is water-soluble and classified under tariff item 3401.19.00 as 'other' soap bars with permitted fillers.
Kitchen Dish Soap Bar
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Laundry Soap Bar
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